Weaving is one of the gentlest ways to add length and volume to natural hair, when it’s done correctly, the extension hair is sewn onto a braided base rather than glued or clipped directly to your strands. That distinction matters enormously for your hair’s health.
Here are twelve weaving hairstyles worth considering.
Full Sew-In With Leave-Out
A small section of your natural hair left out at the top blends the weave seamlessly and lets you style your own edges and hairline.
Closure Sew-In for a Full Install
A lace closure sewn over a completely braided base gives you the most natural-looking part without leaving any of your own hair exposed.
Partial Weaves for Added Volume
Rather than a full install, weaving in just a few tracks adds volume and length to your natural hair while leaving most of it out and visible.
Choosing the Right Braid Pattern Underneath
The cornrow pattern beneath your weave should follow the direction you want your final style to move, this is decided before a single track goes in.
Caring for Your Scalp Under a Weave
A light oil applied along the visible parts of your scalp every few days prevents the dryness and itchiness that can happen under a sew-in.
Knowing When to Take a Weave Down
Six to eight weeks is the general limit before a weave should come out, giving your natural hair and scalp a proper break in between installs.
Complete the Look: More Natural Hairstyle Ideas
If you’re looking at protective styling more broadly, my protective hairstyles for natural hair guide has other options worth comparing. Is length or volume your main goal with a weave?
